Prepared by Marcus Webb, Senior Pet Relocation Consultant
Which Chile rules depend on a pet coming from Thailand?
Chile sets different rules for 3 groups of countries, and the official wording does not settle on its own which group covers Thailand. Check the group table in our Chile guide before you plan.
None of the Chile rules we have verified names Thailand on its own.
The rules that apply to every pet entering Chile, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Chile guide.
What does Thailand require before your pet leaves?
Export permit: To export a pet the owner applies to the animal quarantine checkpoint on Form R1/1; the checkpoint issues an animal export licence (Form R.9) together with a health certificate (DLD Region 9, published 17 October 2025). Applies to dogs and cats leaving Thailand. ขั้นตอนการส่งสัตว์เลี้ยง (สุนัข แมว นก ฯลฯ) ออกนอกราชอาณาจักร, checked 2 October 2026
Export health certificate: The health inspection must be no more than 2 to 3 days before travel; supporting documents are the owner's passport copy, the exporting agent's ID and a rabies vaccination certificate (DLD Region 9, published 17 October 2025). Applies to dogs and cats leaving Thailand. ขั้นตอนการส่งสัตว์เลี้ยง (สุนัข แมว นก ฯลฯ) ออกนอกราชอาณาจักร, checked 2 October 2026
Other conditions: Passengers taking pets out must apply for the export permit (Form Ror.1/1) and have the pet health-checked at the AQS no more than three days before departure (Thai Customs, Suvarnabhumi, updated 11 July 2023); consistent with DLD Region 9's 2 to 3 days. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Thailand with passengers. Passengers taking pets out of Thailand, checked 2 October 2026
Other conditions: Pets exported as cargo need the export permit for animals (Form Ror.9) and a health certificate meeting the destination country's requirements, and a Customs export declaration submitted through one of four channels, followed by green or red line clearance (Thai Customs, Suvarnabhumi, updated 11 July 2023). Applies to dogs and cats exported as air cargo via Suvarnabhumi. Procedures for exportation of pets at the Customs Office at Suvarnabhumi Airport, checked 2 October 2026
Airlines
Carriers approved for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
THAI AIRWAYS
Thai Airways
Cargo Only
AMERICAN
American Airlines
Cabin and Cargo
EMIRATES
Emirates
Cargo Only
LUFTHANSA
Lufthansa
Cabin and Cargo
BRITISH
British Airways
Cargo Only
SINGAPORE
Singapore Airlines
Cargo Only
CATHAY PACIFIC
Cathay Pacific
Cargo Only
AIR FRANCE
Air France
Cabin and Cargo
KLM
KLM
Cabin and Cargo
DELTA AIR
Delta Air Lines
Cabin and Cargo
Airline guides
Thai Airways
American Airlines
Emirates
Lufthansa
British Airways
Singapore Airlines
Cathay Pacific
Air France
KLM
Delta Air Lines
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.
Requirements on this page were checked against the authorities below. Rules change, so confirm
current conditions with the relevant authority before you travel.
IATA· International Air Transport Association, Live Animals Regulations